Apricot BBQ sticky ribs

Published: 2023-03-12

Last Updated: 2024-05-23

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Info Amount
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 1 h 20 min
Yields 6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Item
1.8 kg back ribs
4 apricots, stoned and roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup honey
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt
black pepper

Directions

  1. Season the ribs with salt and place in a plastic bag
    1. Place the apricots, olive and canola oils, garlic, honey, mustard, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper into a blender and blend on high until a smooth sauce has formed
    2. Pour the sauce over the ribs in the plastic bag, seal, and rub to coat the ribs in the sauce
    3. Marinate the ribs for 6 - 24 h in the refrigerator
  2. Preheat a well-oiled grill to 120 C (250 F)
    1. Wipe excess marinade off the ribs
    2. Place ribs on the grill, then close the grill and cook the ribs for 1 h 20 min, flipping every 20 min
    3. Cook until the ribs have an internal temperature of at least 71 C (160 F), or 88 C (190 F) if you want fall-off-the-bone
  3. Transfer the ribs to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 min before serving

References

  1. Original recipe: Peak Season